Fishing with loved ones

[onsetangler]

I took my girlfriend to a local backwater area today. I brought a rig not expecting to catch and I didnt. I brought Jami with me because she likes photography and outdoor shots. I asked if she wanted to learn how to cast and she reluctantly said yes. She listened to my simple instructions and was a natural! Fishing is something I truly love and to have another person in my life that could've cared less about fishing truly appreciate my pursuits and want to learn was amazing. I can't say she'll keep the hours I do and love the surf as much as I do but to see her cast a rod and have the anticipation of maybe getting a fish was awesome. This may sound corny but with all the loved ones we've lost lately, as a young man I'd love to make memories that so many of you have probably shared over the years. My view on life got a little bit smaller today and I truly believe those little moments that you'll always remember matter most. End of rant and condolences to those lost. I hope I have a fishing buddy for life. Cherish the little things and keep those you love close. Tight lines.

[Hookedagain]

Well said! I couldn't agree with you more. My wife is not into fishing, although she has fished in the past its just not her thing. She will go with my son and I from time to time and sit in a chair and read her book. I am ok with that as we talk and joke and still spend some family time away from the hustle and bustle of life, leaving all the stresses of work and life at the truck and enjoying some down time.

[afterhours]

my wife loves canoe fishing and taking pics, quality time .

[Swimmer]

Wife use to fish with me, especially on the Vineyard. I pushed it one night in the rain, fished all night, around the whole island. We were soaked through when we got back to the rental. She took her wet clothes off, and said quite clearly, no more fishing for me. Since then I have caught.............no I think I'll end this post here.
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[Nebe]

I took my girlfriend surf casting a couple of years ago to show her what it was all about. I cast out a pencil popper and hooked upright away and handed her the rod. She lands a 9 lb bluefish and the tail hook had exited through its eye. "Well sweetie.. It doesn't get grosser than that.. Sorry". Then as I bent over to preform surgery it threw up a huge whole Atlantic herring.

Needless to say she had never gone since.

Then I took her spearfishing and I shot a big eel. She freaked out and thought I had killed some magnificent rare endangered beast.

Again. She hasn't gone since.


Clamming... She loves the hunt for clams so that's what we do together now.
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[FishermanTim]

Unfortunately you cannot "make" someone love fishing as much as you, but you can show them how much you enjoy it.
They may not "get it" right away, but when the hustle and bustle of every day life begins to wear you/them down, the peace and tranquility and the thrill of surf casting will help relieve the stress.

Sure, they may not pull an all-niter, but a day in a kayak on your favorite river/pond? they may just want to relax and take pictures.

I do both while I am out, fishing first and shutter-bugging when I see something I find photo worthy.

I agree, be happy with the quality time spent together!

[DZ]

One of the first times I took my wife fishing she was just out to see the sunset and watching me fish. I had a pick of some small fish with my buddy Zeke. I tell her next one that hits you get to reel it in. I hook up on a home made eelbob and hand the rod to her. 5 minutes later she has a 41 pound bass on the beach. My buddy Zeke and I could not believe it. Neither of us had yet reached the 40 pound club. So my wife got into the club before me. A few years later we took a trip to fish Cuttyhunk before it got popular with all the surf fishing clubs. She was a real trooper walking from the the southern tip all the way back to the Allen House - out fished me again.

[Clammer]

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[piemma]

My wife's father was a comm fisherman, clammer, digger, conchs, you name it. She grew up on a boat.

I've had 3 boats and she has been out a total of 5 times. HATES everything to do with fishing.

OK, by me. She doesn't mind me going as much as I want and never says a word unless I am neglecting the family responsibilities.

[wdmso]

Fishing with loved ones don't stay Loved ones for very long .. I honestly take it to seriously to enjoy it with them If we dont fish we all have more fun on the Boat

[nightfighter]

Mine is already asking when the boat is going in..... She wants the house to herself on weekends. And she'll pack the gourmet breakfast and lunch! Works for me!

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Clammer

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yep

[RickBomba]

My mom couldn't stand fishing for like 50 years. Then, all of a sudden, she picked it up.

Rappin Mikey used to hate to fish. I moved to the Cape and brought him with me just so we could fish together. He reluctantly started at that point.

Far as I go, I really like fishing with people who are serious, but also want to see other people catch fish. #^&#^&#^&#^&y, marky, and Surfking (Seano) are all like that when we fish. They help other people out, pull hooks out of peoples hands, etc.

Fishing has been my favorite pastime for 45 years. It constantly amazes me who ends up going and stays a member of the group.

My finish to this start...you let somebody reel in a couple, let them know that the invitation is always open, and whoever shows that day are my favorite loved ones to fish with.

[bart]

Originally Posted by Clammer

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Love ya buddy
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[yj1990]

Hey Ross my girls are already bothering me to get back on the boat. They both were put out they didn't get any ice fishing time this year. No ice. And Sammy wants a day like Paige had last year when you got all the pictures. I told here that's why it's called fishing hunny. I can't wait to get out over here
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[Got Stripers]

Try to keep the better half off the golf course and now that I have a one man kayak, I'm guaranteed some quiet time.